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Youth Hostel Locarno

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Piazza Grande

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Courtyard
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
3 bathrooms
Desk
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Palagiovani, Via B. Varenna 18, Locarno, 6600

What's nearby

  • Castello Visconteo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza Grande - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Locarno Funicular Station - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Madonna del Sasso - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Locarno F.A.R.T Station - 16 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Movie - Restaurant & Tapas Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Muyu Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pardo Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Campagna Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Selz Bar&Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Locarno

Hostel near Piazza Grande
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Youth Hostel Locarno. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All 77 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.08 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The total price of stay includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
From November to March, the Youth Hostel only operates on weekends.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Youth Locarno
Youth Hostel Locarno Locarno
Youth Hostel Locarno Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Locarno Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Locarno

Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Hostel Locarno pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Self parking is available for CHF 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Locarno located?

Situated in Locarno, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Chiesa di San Francesco and Piazza Grande. Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca and Chiesa Nuova are also within 10 minutes. Locarno F.A.R.T Station is 16 minutes by foot and Locarno Station is 17 minutes.

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Youth Hostel Locarno Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gerold

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage - schöner Garten - feines Frühstück
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mirella

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hat alles, was es braucht. Tolle zentrale Lage
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich fand das Personal mega freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer bietete alles was man für einen kurzen Trip brauchte. Leider rutschten die Matratzen immer wieder von einander was dafür sorgte das man ein zwei male auch auf dem Lattenrost schlief aber dies war kein Problem
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très pratique, à 20 min à pied de la gare, quartier tout proche du centre historique ( à 5 min)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sehr warm im Zimmer und ringhörig.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgi Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freundlich und unkompliziert.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nur zu empfehlen 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Eveline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zu laut, Nahe vom Centrum sehr gut
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Konnte ohne Schwierigkeiten nach 21 Uhr einchecken
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kein tv, badezimmer sehr einfach
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne, zentrale Lage und saubere Zimmer. Balkon und Sonnenschutz haben wir sehr geschätzt. Freundliches hilfsbereites Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean efficient property in a great location. Breakfast was excellent. Great cost effective option for locarno!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A well located and friendly hotel

The people at the desk are super friendly! The breakfast buffet is generous. There is currently some building work in front which makes some noise after 8 am. A perfect place for backpack travelers and a public transportation pass will be delivered for all your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021